Peru to end 2026 school year early in El Niño risk zones; 1,500 prefab classrooms procured

Peru's education ministry announced that the 2026 school year will end in late November in areas at risk from El Niño, without specifying regions or affected students. The ministry will purchase 1,500 prefabricated classrooms to mitigate potential damage. This is a preventive measure ahead of a forecast El Niño event, but details on scope and funding remain unclear.